Etchells World Championships - Bertrand's master class

9:40 PM Wed 25 Aug 2010 GMT

'John Bertrand heads the downwind Etchells. Etchells Worlds Championships 2010' Ingrid Abery &copy Copyright

Etchells World Championships, Howarth Yacht Club, Ireland. Day 3. John Bertrand of Royal Brighton YC in Melbourne gave a master class on the waters off Howth to win both races in today's Etchells World Championships to open up a significant lead over main rival Ante Razmilovic of the UK. The leading American contender is Jud Smith of Eastern YC/NYYC in seventh place overall. With crewmen Andrew Palfry and Tom Slingsby, the Australian legend won the first race in light airs and when the wind strength increased, for the second race, their downwind speed in particular was outstanding. Three Australian crews ...

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